Good Post!





And thanks for the info.





The meds I was referring to ;I have been using for near 15 years. I should have been more clear on that to prevent any misconceptions. Kevin and I have been emailing each other regarding his boxies's ear surgery over the week with much longer, detailed info. But from this post; the reader would not have known that.



I wouldn't use mixed antibiotics for fish on reptiles. I do use with great results, the Tetracycline's and the metrodiazole- flagyl..which is also sold through reptile supply sites-LLLreptile and The Bean Farm under the exact same name brand and exact packaging only for a lot more money. Time and experience has proved them safe on my boxies.





I also use some meds found at feed and farm stores that are stated safe by the FDA.





I think the concept here is to use as with any drug; caution. Some vets have prescribed for my husky; drugs which made him very very ill.. Two herp friends f had taken their herps into a vet that prescribed meds in the wrong concentration due to the fact that they were inexperienced with reptiles. Those animals died as a result of toxicity. There is no recourse when a vet errs and your pet dies as a result.



Another friend that has and sells very expensive geckoes took in-- part of her collection to a local vet that claimed he was familiar with reptiles, treated the geckoes and they ALL died. The remainder of her herps I have treated and with excellent results. But prior to having boxies; I had hundreds of reps for many years.



I guess, I stating all that we do with respect to being caretakers is to make decisions based on groundwork and common sense. I research very thoroughly before administering a drug and have a library of vet manuals and have been doing so for many years. That may not be everyone's cup of tea.



I 'm not anti vet ..I have found one out of twenty that admits he is willing to learn about boxies and we have learned together. The other vets had' t a clue when questioned as to boxie care; yet were prepared to treat them and charge me exorbitant fees.



Thanks again for the link and info. I 'm always in need of more information and appreciate it.



Ric K.

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